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Buffy the Vampire Slayer

1997 – 2003Show7 seasons144 episodesTV-14

ComedyDrama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic857.7Rotten Tomatoes85%93%

A nostalgic, thrilling comedy series about fantasy and growing up, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Episodes

7 seasons · 144 episodes · best: S4E10 "Hush" 9.7

Episodes

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8.0
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8.2
8.1

Story

Get home before dark.

Into every generation a slayer is born: one girl in all the world, a chosen one. She alone will wield the strength and skill to fight the vampires, demons, and the forces of darkness; to stop the spread of their evil and the swell of their number. She is the Slayer.

Feels like

  • Supernatural Teen Drama
  • Witty & Meta Humor
  • Metaphorical Fantasy
  • Ensemble Character Study
  • Cult Classic Status
  • High School Horror
  • Empowerment Narrative
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Genre-Bending Action

Cast

24 of 538 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Joss Whedon, James A. Contner, David Solomon
Written by
Rebecca Rand Kirshner, Doug Petrie, Drew Z. Greenberg
Produced by
Sandy Gallin, Gareth Davies, David Solomon

Everyone

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Facts

March 10, 1997 · May 20, 2003 · Ended

First aired
March 10, 1997
Last aired
May 20, 2003
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 144 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
79 countries

Tropes

Evil Gloating, Googling the New Acquaintance, Accidental Murder +9

  • Evil Gloating
  • Googling the New Acquaintance
  • Accidental Murder
  • The Friend Nobody Likes
  • The Ex's New Jerkass
  • Bar Full of Aliens
  • Became Their Own Antithesis
  • All Girls Want Bad Boys
  • Bury Your Gays
  • Curse That Cures
  • Aerith and Bob
  • Car Fu

12 of 362 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Buffy the Vampire Slayer?"

Questions about Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Buffy the Vampire Slayer?

Disney+Hulu

In the United States, Buffy the Vampire Slayer streams on Disney+ and Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 73 other countries.

Is Buffy the Vampire Slayer worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 85).

Does Buffy the Vampire Slayer get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.6, and season 3 peaks at 8.4. The highest-rated episode is Hush (season 4, episode 10) at 9.7, and the lowest is Beer Bad (season 4, episode 5) at 6.3.

Is Buffy the Vampire Slayer okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Buffy the Vampire Slayer make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Is Buffy the Vampire Slayer good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Buffy the Vampire Slayer use?

Evil GloatingGoogling the New AcquaintanceAccidental MurderThe Friend Nobody LikesThe Ex's New JerkassBar Full of AliensBecame Their Own AntithesisAll Girls Want Bad BoysBury Your GaysCurse That CuresAerith and BobCar Fuand 350 more

TV Tropes lists 362 tropes for it, including Evil Gloating, Googling the New Acquaintance, and Accidental Murder.